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FG05 ALO

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,390 mi
Last recorded96,390 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ALO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,188 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 92,013 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,035 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,260 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splits in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splits in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,259 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splits in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splits in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 81,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,167 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 66,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,745 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 47,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,345 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 37,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,691 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 35,597 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,000 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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FG05 ALO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG05 ALO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG05 ALO registered?

FG05 ALO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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